Killer In The Family

In February 2010, 24 year old Stephanie Bellinger and her 10 month old daughter Lili were killed by partner and father of Lili, Anthony Marsh. He claimed that voices in his head told him to kill Stephanie and Lili but others asserted that he was trying to avoid his responsibilities and also had revenge as a motive.

Stephanie and Marsh’s other child - two and half year old boy – was physically unharmed in the attack but left alone by Marsh for over 24 hours.

Despite denying murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility, Marsh was found guilty of the murder of Stephanie and Lili and was sentenced to life imprisonment.

This is the story of Stephanie Bellinger and her daughter Lili.


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Information and support
Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline

References
Knifeman killed girlfriend and baby | The Independent | The Independent

Man guilty of murdering partner and child in Totton - BBC News

Life for mother and baby murderer | London Evening Standard | The Standard

Anthony Marsh was was 'a family man' say former colleagues | Daily Echo

Anthony Marsh claimed voices made him kill Stephanie Bellinger and baby Lili | Daily Echo

Anthony Marsh sentenced to 26 years for murders of Stephanie Bellinger and baby Lili | Daily Echo

Killer of girlfriend and baby daughter jailed for life | UK news | The Guardian

Femicide Census reveals half of UK women killed by men die at hands of partner or ex | End Violence Against Women

A Comprehensive Analysis of Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Femicide: A Systematic Review - PMC
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In November 2019, 28 year old Jennifer Rothwell was killed by husband Beau Rothwell – she was six weeks pregnant with his baby.

Having googled "What to do if your husband is upset you are pregnant” before she was killed Jennifer wasn’t sure if Rothwell wanted their baby.

Although he claimed he didn’t plan the murder, Rothwell was clearly an escapee family annihilator who planned to kill his wife and unborn child to continue a life with another woman. He is now serving life in prison.

This is the story of Jennifer Rothwell.


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Information and support
Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline

References
A Comprehensive Review of Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and Its Adverse Effects on Maternal and Fetal Health - PMC

Acknowledging a persistent truth: domestic violence in pregnancy - PMC

Beau Rothwell: Husband killed pregnant wife after making pros and cons list about leaving her | The Independent

Engineer Beau Rothwell Convicted of 2019 Murder

Jennifer Rothwell Obituary (2019) - Saint Louis, MO - Cremation Society of St. Louis

Woman Googled: 'What to do if your husband is upset you are pregnant,' killed by husband

Beau Rothwell Gets Life In Wife Jennifer Rothwell's Murder

State of Missouri, Respondent, v. Beau Rothwell, Appellant. :: 2024 :: Missouri Court of Appeals Decisions :: Missouri Case Law :: Missouri Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia
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In January 2023 46 year old Athalia Crayton, her 18 year old son Kasin and her 16 year old daughter and 10 year old son were all shot and killed by husband and father Robert Crayton. He then took his own life.

Crayton was someone who struggled with mental health issues with police having attended the Crayton’s house five times in the years before the murders with one time resulting in an involuntary commitment of Crayton. The devastation of his mental health issues came to a head in that New Year of 2023.

This is the story of the Crayton Family.


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Information and support
Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline

References
Robert Crayton - IMDb

Police identify North Carolina father who killed his family before turning gun on himself | Daily Mail Online

Police: Father killed family in High Point NC murder-suicide | Charlotte Observer

Dad Was Involuntarily Committed a Year Before He Killed Wife, 3 Children & Himself – Crime Online

True Crime Society - Actor Robert Crayton killed his family in a murder-suicide

Man kills his wife and 3 children in North Carolina murder-suicide, officials say

Update: Police say High Point man killed wife and 3 children before turning gun on himself

5 dead after man shoots and kills wife and 3 children: Police - ABC News

Fox 8 news piece https://youtu.be/SZwKuSRF1HQ

High Point, North Carolina - Wikipedia

Athalia A. Crayton (1976-2023) - Find a Grave Memorial

Man kills his wife and 3 children in North Carolina murder-suicide, officials say
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In September 2024 29 year old Samantha Garnier was killed by her husband Drew Garnier in Masonville, New York. She was five months pregnant and he killed their unborn child too.

As well as killing his wife and unborn child Garnier also stabbed his two daughters who were 9 years old and 6 years old at the time. Thankfully they both survived.

Garnier was found guilty of manslaughter and two counts of first degree assault in a deal with prosecutors and will serve 30 years in prison.

This is the story of Samantha Garnier.


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Information and support
Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline

References
Fundraiser for Jean Vernagallo by Erin Leahy : Samantha Jean; Support for Adelina & Izzie

Drew Garnier Wanted a Boy. He Killed Wife Pregnant with Third Girl.

‘He Wanted A Boy’: Husband Who Murdered Pregnant Centereach Native, Stabbed Daughters Sentenced | Centereach-Selden Daily Voice

N.Y. Man Accused by Police of Killing Pregnant Wife, Wounding 2 Daughters

New York man sentenced to 30 years for fatally stabbing pregnant wife | Live Action

'He wanted a boy': Man sentenced for murdering pregnant wife, stabbing daughters

Masonville man charged with murder | New York State Police

Masonville man sentenced to 30 years in wife’s stabbing death, assault on daughters | Catskill Country
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In January 2012 47 year old Susan McGoldrick, her sister 44 year old Alison Turnball, and her niece (Alison’s daughter) 24 year old Tanya Turnball were shot and killed by Michael Atherton, Susan’s partner.

An abusive and violent man who had been arrested for violent incidents towards Susan before, Atherton was able to legally own the guns which he used to kill the three women. A review into the murders criticised the firearms licensing process and missed opportunities to understand the risk that Susan and her family faced.

This is the story of Susan McGoldrick, Alison Turnbull and Tanya Turnbull.

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Information and support
Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA
Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid
National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247
Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America
Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline

References

Horden shootings: Police could have revoked gun licence - BBC News

A timeline of domestic abuse | The Northern Echo

Horden shootings: IPCC highlights Durham Police failings - BBC News

Police name gunman and three victims in Durham shooting - BBC News

Horden shooting victims' family 'devastated' - BBC News

Disappointment for family of Horden shootings victims after government scraps plans for gun hotline | ITV News Tyne Tees

Triple killer Michael Atherton was 'good man' says son

A timeline of domestic abuse | The Northern Echo
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